Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka
Managing Editor & Writer
Tomoko Matsuoka is a managing editor and writer for MailMate, Shoeboxed, and a number of online resource libraries. She writes guides on life in Japan and covers Japanese business news, digitalization, and productivity tools and software.
What Social Media Do Japanese Use? A Marketer's Guide

What Social Media Do Japanese Use? A Marketer's Guide

What social media posts prompt in-store visits? Which social media platforms did the best at converting users to make first-time purchases? These statistics might surprise you.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Japanese Neighborhood Associations: A Guide for Expats
Life in Japan August 1st, 2023

Japanese Neighborhood Associations: A Guide for Expats

Should you join one? What will happen if you don’t? We cover what to know as a renter or property owner in Japan.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
What Is Japan’s Family Register System (Koseki Tohon)?
Life in Japan August 1st, 2023

What Is Japan’s Family Register System (Koseki Tohon)?

What should non-Japanese citizens know about Japan’s family register system (koseki tohon)? Do foreign residents need a koseki? And more!
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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